Gorseinon Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Gorseinon, 4.9 crimes were reported in October 2025 — a rate 36.4% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of roughly 2 crimes per day, or one crime for every 204 residents over the course of the month. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (33.8% of total), criminal damage and arson (21.1%), and anti-social behaviour (12.7%). These figures suggest a relatively low-risk environment compared to the national average, though seasonal factors may play a role. October, with its shorter days and Halloween festivities, could influence patterns of anti-social behaviour and property crime. The lower rate of violent crime compared to the UK average may reflect the area's community-focused environment, though the sharp increase in criminal damage and arson compared to the previous month deserves closer attention. The overall crime rate remains significantly below the UK average, indicating that residents face a lower per-capita risk of experiencing crime than the national population. However, the seasonal context — including darker evenings and the timing of holidays — may contribute to fluctuations in specific crime types, such as anti-social behaviour and vandalism.

October 2025 saw a 26.6% increase in Gorseinon's overall crime rate compared to September, rising from 3.9 to 4.9 per 1,000 residents. This shift was driven by a 400% surge in criminal damage and arson cases, jumping from 3 to 15, and a 125% increase in anti-social behaviour reports, rising from 4 to 9. Burglary also rose sharply, doubling from 0 to 2 cases. These spikes contrast with declines in public order offences (-55.6%) and other crime (-33.3%), suggesting a shift in criminal activity towards property-related and antisocial acts. Violence and sexual offences — the most common crime type — decreased by 7.7%, from 26 to 24 cases. This category remains 36% below the UK average (2.7 per 1,000), while criminal damage and arson are 79% above the UK average (0.6 per 1,000). The sharp rise in vandalism may be linked to seasonal factors such as Halloween, which can see increased property-related incidents. Residents may find the increase in criminal damage and arson particularly concerning, as it represents the largest single category jump in the month.

Gorseinon's crime rate in October 2025 rose to 4.9 per 1,000 residents, a 26.6% increase from September's 3.9 per 1,000. This means that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 204 residents — a monthly exposure rate that remains significantly lower than the UK average. On a daily basis, Gorseinon saw approximately 2 crimes reported each day, a figure that, while modest, reflects the area's relatively low-risk profile compared to the national average. The population context highlights that even with this increase, the absolute number of crimes (71 total) remains manageable for a community of 14,479 residents. The shift in crime types between September and October underscores the influence of seasonal patterns: with clocks going back and Halloween approaching, the rise in anti-social behaviour and criminal damage may be partly explained by increased nighttime activity and the presence of seasonal events. While the overall rate is still well below the UK average, the upward trend in specific categories suggests that local factors — such as the timing of holidays or community events — may temporarily amplify certain types of crime.